August in Malta means long days, warm nights and an island buzzing with life.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

 

  • 3D Blueprint Network | When: 1st - 10th August | Where: MUŻA, Valletta

Artist Justin Amrhein turns everyday objects into blueprints for fictional environmental machines. Set against MUŻA’s historic architecture, this playful exhibition weaves baroque arches, speculative tech and scattered sculptural elements into an imagined green future, which is displayed both inside the museum and spilling into the square outside.

  • Malta International Food Festival | When: 6th - 10th August | Where: Granaries, Floriana

Malta’s biggest food festival returns with five nights of open-air indulgence. Expect sizzling street food, live cooking shows, cultural experiences, artisan stalls and a world of flavours to explore under the stars in Floriana.

  • KampuSajfn | When: 20th - 22nd August | Where: MCAST Campus, Mosta

With the theme Gathering of Possibilities, this year’s KampuSajf is a three-day celebration of collective imagination and creative exchange. Expect an eclectic mix of grassroots music, theatre and film from local artists and communities.

  • Valletta Waterfront Jazz Series: Richard Rogers | When: 21st August | Where: Sagrestia Vault, Valletta Waterfront

A jazz-tinged tribute to one of musical theatre’s greats, this evening sees the Dominic Galea Trio rework the timeless melodies of Richard Rodgers, known for his classic Broadway shows Oklahoma! and The Sound of Music, with support from guest vocalists Nadine Axisa and Mariele Żammit.

  • Notte Italiana con Pupo | When: 21st - 23rd August | Where: Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta

Veteran Italian crooner Pupo takes centre stage with a string of sing-along classics, including Gelato al Cioccolato and Su Di Noi. Performing alongside the Malta Concert Orchestra, this three-night run promises a hearty dose of romance and retro charm under the stars.

  • Rock for Richmond | When: 23rd August | Where: Ġnien l-Għarusa, Mosta

A heartfelt night of indie and alt rock in aid of mental health support. With Brikkuni and Beangrowers headlining, and singer-songwriters Claire Tonna and Sean Borg rounding out the bill, proceeds from this open-air festival will go toward Richmond Foundation’s mental health support services.

  • Delicata Wine Festival | When: 22nd - 23rd August | Where: Ġnien Il-Kunsill, Nadur (Gozo)

Raise a glass in Gozo’s hilltop town of Nadur as Delicata’s much-loved wine festival returns. Sample over 20 local wines, graze on delicious food, enjoy live music by top local acts, all with sweeping views and a laid-back summer vibe that’s pure Gozo charm.

Ahead of the Delicata Wine Festival in Nadur, winemaker Matthew Delicata shares his passion for Maltese wines and the joy of bringing people together to celebrate great viticulture, local music and good company.

What’s it like growing up in a wine-making family?

Our story goes back to 1907, over 115 years ago. I’ve been making wine with my father George and my brothers Mario and Michael since I was a boy. It’s a true family labour of love. Wine making takes passion, perseverance and a lot of hands-on craftsmanship, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

What excites you most about Delicata’s Maltese wine?

I have a soft spot for our indigenous grapes, Girgentina and Ġellewża. We’ve always championed their preservation as they’re unique to Malta. I’m particularly proud of our frizzantes and our 100 per cent Girgentina wine in the Medina range. They really express Malta’s character.

What makes the Delicata Wine Festival such a special annual event?

It’s our way of sharing our love for wine with the public. We believe it’s about more than tasting; it’s about bringing people together to celebrate amazing varieties with great music and food. Launching our Gozo edition in Nadur was especially meaningful to us as we work with numerous vineyards on our sister island.

Workshops & Masterclasses

Keep the kids learning and engaged this summer with these family-friendly events that mix discovery, play and a chance to make new friends.

  • ŻiguŻajg – Summer Bootcamp | When: 2nd & 9th August | Where: Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta

This hands-on contemporary art programme invites young artists to experiment with different artistic techniques, draw inspiration from historical and contemporary artists and curate their own final exhibition.

  • Eco Festival | When: 29th - 31st August | Where: Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta

Explore all things eco at this festival of activities, including a plant-potting station, children’s games such as Jenga and word searches, sensory boxes, and VR experiences. Activities will be available free of charge.

TRADITIONAL FEASTS & CELEBRATIONS

 

Santa Marija in Dingli – a celebration of faith, tradition and village spirit

Typically celebrating its feast on 15th August alongside numerous other parishes around Malta and Gozo, this year the charming town of Dingli has moved its Feast of the Assumption celebrations to Sunday the 17th, giving visitors who may usually be attracted to bigger towns like Mosta an opportunity to join in their celebrations.

Dingli’s village feast centres around its beloved statue of the Assumption, a finely carved wooden figure, created in 1861 by local craftsman Mastru Anton Busuttil. The statue is housed inside the parish church, a modest but charming building completed in 1973 with strong support from the local community, which today is officially listed on the National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands.

The main celebrations begin on the evening of Saturday, 16th August, with boisterous band marches winding through the streets, alongside both aerial and ground fireworks lighting up the sky. On Sunday, the feast day itself, a solemn morning Mass is followed by a traditional band march through the village. Families then gather for lunch, with many enjoying fenek moqli (Maltese-style fried rabbit).

In the evening, the highlight of the feast takes place with a grand procession, where eight bearers carry the statue through Dingli’s streets, accompanied by hymns, music and a final show of fireworks, delivering a moving celebration of faith, tradition and village spirit.

 

 

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